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Brighter Futures Through Sport

Brighter Futures Through Sport (BFTS) provides therapeutic mentoring interventions to children identified by schools to be failing academically and present with challenging behaviour. BFTS uses sport to empower, inspire, raise self-esteem and give confidence to every child working with, with the aim of improving behaviour and developing different capabilities.

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Activities & Mission

Brighter Futures Through Sport (BFTS) provides therapeutic mentoring interventions to children identified by schools to be failing academically and present with challenging behaviour. BFTS uses sport to empower, inspire, raise self-esteem and give confidence to every child working with, with the aim of improving behaviour and developing different capabilities.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£277,111
Latest Expenditure
£268,769

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 97.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 97.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£277,111
£268,7690 / 0
2023
£253,605
£266,8090 / 0
2022
£207,208
£179,5660 / 0
2021
£207,208
£179,5660 / 0
2020
£106,182
£110,4620 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Brighter Futures Through Sport

What does Brighter Futures Through Sport do?

Brighter Futures Through Sport (BFTS) provides therapeutic mentoring interventions to children identified by schools to be failing academically and present with challenging behaviour. BFTS uses sport to empower, inspire, raise self-esteem and give confidence to every child working with, with the aim of improving behaviour and developing different capabilities.

How much income did Brighter Futures Through Sport report in 2024?

Brighter Futures Through Sport reported total income of £277k and reported expenditure of £269k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Brighter Futures Through Sport registered as a charity?

Brighter Futures Through Sport was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 December 2017 as charity number 1176158. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Brighter Futures Through Sport?

Brighter Futures Through Sport is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Danielle Chulan. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Brighter Futures Through Sport operate?

Brighter Futures Through Sport operates across 4 areas: Derby City, Derbyshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.

Is Brighter Futures Through Sport a registered charity?

Yes — Brighter Futures Through Sport is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1176158.

Details

Address
PRIORY BARN
THE HOLLOWS
THURGARTON
NOTTINGHAM
NG14 7GS
Website
bfts.org.uk
Registration Date
7 December 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5100008
Charity Number
1176158

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Trustees

Danielle Chulan Chair
David Pendle
JAMES WOOD
LEE CANOVILLE
Lorraine Suzanne Jones

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